Does WHY really matter?
Last week, my iPad stopped receiving texts from Android phones. They were there on my phone – why not on the tablet? I’m always up for a good puzzle, so I stayed up late into the night trying all the … Read More
A Closer Look at Fear
Generally speaking, people don’t like to feel unsafe. As a recovering adrenaline junkie myself, I know we like that excitement that comes from a certain amount of fear. But to be really scared – it’s uncomfortable. Let’s take a closer … Read More
What Do I Need Most?
“Who am I and what do I need most?” This is what I’ve been thinking about recently. And the context has been changing rapidly over the past few weeks. Do I need a house? A week ago, I moved … Read More
The Difference Between Panic and Gratitude
Have you ever thought about how different panic and gratitude feel? I got a refresher course on this last Monday. The day started out innocently enough. Early in the afternoon, Norton told me it couldn’t update something and to restart, … Read More
Is FOMO Slowing You Down?
FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. It usually feels like you’re trying to pack more into the allotted time or space, and I believe it is slowing you down. Shiny Object Syndrome You know how it goes. You’ve decided to … Read More
What does it mean to thrive?
There are lots of resources focused on helping people shift from surviving to thriving. I talk with people every day who are just trying to survive – if not physically, then certainly emotionally. Thriving seems out of reach to many … Read More
Relief, Appreciation, and Sorrow
Last week brought up such an intense combination of emotions for me. Relief when Hurricane Ian left me and mine pretty much unscathed. Appreciation for the comforts of my home and the love of my friends. Sorrow for all those … Read More
Empty or spacious?
Perspectives are our reality. The way we view a situation is how it feels to us. You know – the old half-full or half-empty thing. So what is the difference between something being empty or spacious? In both cases, I … Read More
Knowledge paves the way to compassion
Over the past few years, I have realized that some of what I share about the subconscious mind and limiting beliefs is not common knowledge. Each of us is an expert in multiple areas, and over time we tend to forget … Read More
Time to Rethink My Strategy
Before I moved to Florida six years ago, I rehomed literally thousands of books that I’d collected over the years in Richmond. I had a huge bookshelf built into my new home. But by the time I got to unpacking … Read More